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Michy Batshuayi scored a hat-trick, while Kenedy and the impressive Charly Musonda were also on target for Chelsea. Tendayi Darikwa scored a late consolation for Championship Forest.

Eden Hazard delighted on his first start of the season after his broken ankle, while Conte assessed the Chelsea youth.

Chelsea academy graduates Musonda, Andreas Christensen, Jake Clarke-Salter and Dujon Sterling featured, while Ethan Ampadu became the first Chelsea player born this millennium, a week after his 17th birthday.

Conte added: 'I have had the possibility to give a chance for the young players from our academy. I think this is very positive. For sure a good night for us.

Charly Musonda was also on target as the Blues ran riot at Stamdford Bridge on Wednesday

While 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu became the first Chelsea player born this millennium

'I hope this type of game, this good performance improves their confidence and it's important now to continue in this way.

'When I have this type of answer, I'm very happy. I understand every single player is ready to play.'

Conte praised Musonda, whose pace frightened Forest, but says the slight Belgian has work to do to be ready for the rigours of the Premier League.

The Italian said: 'I think Charly played very well. He's trying to work a lot to improve his physical impact.

'He's a talented player and he has to continue in this way. When there is the opportunity, the chance, to help us, he must do this.'

Kenedy's Blues career looked like it could be coming to an end when he was sent home from the pre-season tour to Asia following some ill-advised social media posts on China. He apologised and has been reintegrated into the squad.

Kenedy's Blues career was in a tricky state when he was sent home from the tour of Asia

But Conte said the Brazilian played well and he must take the opportunity he has been given

The Brazilian scored Chelsea's first and his first goal since March 2016 when he ghosted behind the Forest defence to meet Antonio Rudiger's cross with a side-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Stephen Henderson.

Conte was asked about the pre-season controversy, but side-stepped questions on it, preferring to focus on Kenedy's performance.

'Kenedy played very well,' Conte said. 'He's working very well, he's working a lot. When there will be the opportunity, a new chance, he must exploit it.'

Chelsea's next midweek match is next Wednesday's Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid.

Conte also confirmed David Luiz will recover in time from his wrist fracture to face Atletico